Brazilian crypto exchange Mercado Bitcoin has predicted that Bitcoin's market capitalization will double by 2026, reaching 14% of gold's market capitalization.
Jan3 founder Samson Mow’s predictions are among the more bullish outlooks compared with most recent forecasts from other crypto market participants.
January 11, 2026, 6:20 amWilly Woo rejects claims that Bitcoin’s four‑year cycle has ended, arguing that price data still supports the traditional rhythm until at least 2026. He likens social media misinterpretations to assuming a heartbeat no longer exists when its pace varies.
January 11, 2026, 5:30 am
Bitcoin is coiling inside a tightening range as volatility sinks to historic lows, raising the risk of a decisive repricing that could shape crypto markets in 2026, according to Bloomberg Intelligence strategist Mike McGlone.
Investor momentum may be key for Bitcoin's price action in the short term.
A Bitcoin miner moved 2,000 BTC (worth almost $200 million) that they had held since 2010 to Coinbase, becoming the latest installment in the new cryptocurrency industry trend where early BTC holders are selling off or moving their funds after being inactive for years.
Bitcoin’s move into mainstream finance is accelerating far faster than gold’s, as ETF inflows signal institutional adoption surging beyond historical precedents and cementing digital assets as core portfolio holdings, according to Bitwise.
The Bitcoin network’s mining difficulty eased to 146.4 trillion on January 8, with the next adjustment expected to rise to 148.2 trillion.
Bitcoin is currently in vogue within headlines; however, its trading is limited within a narrow range of $89,800 and $92,800, and it does not showcase any optimistic trend. The holders and investors wait for some gains.
Bitcoin enters the weekend in a quiet, range-bound mode, with support around $90,500–$88,200 holding firm. While price action remains subdued for now, key resistance levels near $94,100–$107,500 will likely dictate the market’s next major move.
Despite shifting market dynamics and evolving macro signals, Bitcoin keeps its long-term trend, while its deeper narrative is beyond headline price movements.
The Bitcoin mining difficulty continued to push through to new all-time highs in 2025 amid a turbulent year for the mining industry.
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